House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
Deadlock drags on over House speaker vote
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady shares his thoughts on the ongoing efforts to vote in a speaker in the U.S. House.
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady shares his thoughts on the ongoing efforts to vote in a speaker in the U.S. House.
Will the U.S. House elect a speaker today?
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady weighs in on the chances the U.S. House elects a speaker today after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's failed bid on Tuesday.
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady weighs in on the chances the U.S. House elects a speaker today after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's failed bid on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Rep. Mike Quigley reflects on the past year in Congress
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to take a look back at the past year in national politics and preview challenges coming up in 2023.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago to take a look back at the past year in national politics and preview challenges coming up in 2023.
What to expect from Georgia's crucial Senate runoff election
Political analyst Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates breaks down the runoff showdown in Georgia over a crucial Senate seat.
Political analyst Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates breaks down the runoff showdown in Georgia over a crucial Senate seat.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
2022 Midterms: Dr. Mehmet Oz calls John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania's US Senate race
Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.
Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.
GOP senators slammed for opposing veterans bill
Chas Sampson, Seven Principles founder, talks about why the blocking of a Senate bill aimed at helping veterans was "detrimental" to those who have served in our armed forces.
Chas Sampson, Seven Principles founder, talks about why the blocking of a Senate bill aimed at helping veterans was "detrimental" to those who have served in our armed forces.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
U.S. House considering assault weapons ban for first time in two decades
Aubrey McCarthy with the March Fourth planning committee talks about the push for stricter gun control at a federal level and what her group is doing to prevent more mass shootings from happening.
Aubrey McCarthy with the March Fourth planning committee talks about the push for stricter gun control at a federal level and what her group is doing to prevent more mass shootings from happening.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky talks about being arrested at abortions right protest
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) was among several members of Congress arrested outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) was among several members of Congress arrested outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Former Illinois governor has fears over GOP candidate's abortion stance, despite Trump endorsement boost
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.
Takeaways from the fourth congressional hearing into Trump's involvement in the capitol riot
Stephen Caliendo, political science professor at North Central College, dishes on his takeaways from Tuesday's House committee hearing.
Stephen Caliendo, political science professor at North Central College, dishes on his takeaways from Tuesday's House committee hearing.
Ethics charges filed against Rudy Giuliani over Trump election role
Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.
Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.
Crime becoming a major focus in Illinois' gubernatorial primary
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Rare congressional hearing hones in on the threat of UFOs
Geza Gyuk, director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, shares his takeaways from Tuesday's House hearing on UFOs, the first of its kind in over half a century.
Geza Gyuk, director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, shares his takeaways from Tuesday's House hearing on UFOs, the first of its kind in over half a century.